It is the constraints imposed by the Tang Monk as a master against the character traits of his disciples.
"Eight precepts" is a Buddhist term, full name "eight fasting precepts", is the eight precepts of Buddhism for men and women at home: first, abstain from killing; second, abstain from stealing; third, abstain from prostitution; fourth, abstain from delusional language; fifth, abstain from drinking; sixth, abstain from wearing joss sticks (do not dress up and listen to songs and dances); seventh, abstain from sitting and lying on the floor, and the seventh, abstain from drinking, abstain from drinking. (not to dress up and listen to songs and dances); the seventh precept is to sit and lie on a high and large bed (not to sleep on an ornate bed); and the eighth precept is to eat out of season (not to eat after noon).
Final Result
In the "Journey to the West", which is a unification of Buddhism and Taoism, the content of the "Eight Precepts" has a lot of similarities and differences with the "Eight Fasts" of Buddhism. Pig Bajie is full of shortcomings and problems, but ultimately also cultivate the right fruit, was Buddha sealed as the "Pure altar messenger", which is inseparable from his constant quitting their own fault is inseparable.
In the beginning, he "quit" very incomplete, also reluctant to quit. But in the various gods and goddesses leadership, the west group of the Tang Monk leader, the Monkey King brother, Sha Monk brother's timely supervision and management, and constantly knocking and patience to help, Pig Bajie little by little to implement the precepts, and ultimately make the "eight precepts" really put into practice.